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MINUTES
OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Regular Meeting
Board of County Commissioners
Wednesday, August 16,2000
Key Largo, FL
A Regular Meeting of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners convened at
9:00 AM., on the above date at the Key Largo Library. Present and answering to roll call were
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, Commissioner George Neugent, Commissioner Mary Kay
Reich, Commissioner Nora Williams and Mayor Shirley Freeman. Also present were Danny L.
Kolhage, Clerk; Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk; James Roberts, County Administrator, James
Hendrick, County Attorney; Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas; County Staff, members of
the press and radio; and the general public.
All stood for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
KEY LARGO W ASTEW A TER PORTION OF MEETING
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County Attorney James T. Hendrick made a presentation to the Board on the review of
action taken by the Board of County Commissioners on June 28, 2000 in reference to the Key
Largo Wastewater Project. Fred McManus, Florida Keys Coordinator - U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency - 4 summarized the Purpose and Goals of the Request for Proposals (RFP) to
Design/Build or Desi~n/Build Operate a Wastewater Treatment System to serve Key Largo and
establishment of the technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) and its' Review Process and Schedule.
Roger Braun, Executive Director of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA); Robert
Feldman Attorney for the FKAA; and James Harvey, representing Ogden Water Systems, Inc.
addressed the Board.
The Board accepted public input with the following individuals addressing the Board:
Joel Carmel, representing the Upper Keys Citizen's Association; Brittie Watteron, Paula C.
Morrow, Doris Kendall, Carl Kendall, Phyllis Lynch, Jerry Wilkinson, Charles Brooks, Van
Cadenhead, Joan Mowery, representing Gulfstream Shores Home Owners; Joe Harris, Chair
AEFFK of the Keys, Burke Cannon, Vice-president Hammer Point Owners Association; Muriel
Catanese, and Bonnie Mueller.
ADDITIONS, CORRECTIONS, AND DELETIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting approval of Additions, Corrections, and Deletions to the Agenda. Roll call vote was
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Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Reich
Commissioner Williams
Mayor Freeman
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Mayor Freeman announced that an invitation had been extended to the Board concerning
a luncheon to be held by the Arts Council at the Key West International Airport on Wednesday,
October 18, 2000, at 12:30 P.M.
BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval of the following items:
Board granted approval to remove surplus equipment from inventory via
disposaVdestruction and advertising for bids and accepting bids for same. Said list is incorporated
herein by reference.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Federal Aviation Administration
Grant in the amount of $2,487,066.00, for the Key West International Airport. This grant will
fund 90% of: Taxiway resurfacing, General Aviation Apron construction, Rapid Intervention
Vehicle, Part 150 Noise Implementation - Phase I, Nose Compatibility Update, and Runway
Safety Area Study.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Federal Aviation Administration
Grant in the amount of $59,508.00, for the Florida Keys Marathon Airport. This grant will fund
90% of: Design of Visual Guidance System on Runway, expansion of General Aviation Apron,
new General Aviation Apron.
Board adopted the following Resolution allowing Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(METLIFE), an alternative provider of a qualified deferred compensation plan, to offer their plan
to County employees, and authorized execution of Contract Number 18962 (form G3068)
between Monroe County and METLIFE, as well as execution of the following: IRS Form 2678,
Employer Appointment of Agent; IRC 457 (b) Plan Funding, Certification and Participation
Agreement and 457 Plan Wage Withholding, Form W2 Reporting Service Agreement, and IRC
457 (b) Plan Designation of Authorized Employer or Plan Trustee Representatives.
RESOLUTION NO. 279-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference
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Board granted approval for the Mayor to sign title transferring County Vehicle No.
1005-107 to insurance company.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of the Florida Nurserymen and Growers
Association Garden Grant Recipient Agreement.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Contract between Monroe County
and BIGCHALK.COM Education Network for subscription to the eLibrary Classic
Web-database.
Board granted approval and authorized execution ofFY 2000-2001 Library Services and
Technology Act Grant Agreement #OO-LST A-K-03 between Monroe County and the Florida
Department of State, State Library of Florida.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Contract
#WlA- YS-PY'00-25-02 between Monroe County and South Florida Employment and Training
Consortium (SFETC), concerning the Summer Youth Employment Program.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Contract
#WlA- YS-PY'00-25-03 between Monroe County and the Summer Youth Employment Program.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Renewal Agreement between
Monroe County and Synagro Southeast, Inc., for operation and maintenance of the sewage
treatment plant, Marathon Government Center.
Board granted approval to renew and authorized execution of the Lease Agreement
between Monroe County and Deputy Dawn Agusto to reside in one side of the duplex located at
the Key Largo Community Park for an amount of rent and utilities totaling $400.00 per month.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe
County and Dean-Lopez Funeral Home to lease premises for use as Medical Examiner facilities
for a fifteen month period, effective July 1, 2000, at $850.00 per month, total of$10,200 per year.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe
County and Martin- Vegue Funeral Home to lease premises for use as Medical Examiner facilities
for a fifteen month period, effective July 1, 2000, with the monthly cost to be based on the
number of autopsies and post mortem examinations performed at the facility, at a cost of $70.00
for each service performed each month.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of a Lease Agreement between Monroe
County and Beyer Funeral Home to lease premises for use as Medical Examiner facilities for a
fifteen month period, effective July 1, 2000, at a cost of$215.00 per month, total of$2,580.00
per year.
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Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe
County and the Florida Power & Light Company concerning Radiological Emergency
Preparedness for Fiscal Year 2001 and Fiscal Year 2002.
Board approved the following Resolutions concerning the Transfer of Funds, Receipt of
Unanticipated Funds, and Amending Funds:
Amending Resolution No. 192-2000 (OMB Schedule Item Number 1).
RESOLUTION NO. 280-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 2).
RESOLUTION NO. 281-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 3).
RESOLUTION NO. 282-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 4).
RESOLUTION NO. 283-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 284-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 6),
RESOLUTION NO. 285-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 7).
RESOLUTION NO. 286-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 8).
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RESOLUTION NO. 287-2000
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See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 9).
RESOLUTION NO. 288-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 10).
RESOLUTION NO. 289-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 11).
RESOLUTION NO. 290-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 12),
RESOLUTION NO. 291-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 13).
RESOLUTION NO. 292-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference,
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 14).
RESOLUTION NO. 293-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 15).
RESOLUTION NO. 294-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference,
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 16).
RESOLUTION NO. 295-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 17).
RESOLUTION NO. 296-2000
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See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 18).
RESOLUTION NO. 297-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 19).
RESOLUTION NO. 298-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 299-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 21).
RESOLUTION NO. 300-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 22).
RESOLUTION NO. 301-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Amending Resolution No. 537-1999 (OMB Schedule Item Number 23).
RESOLUTION NO. 302-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference,
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 24).
RESOLUTION NO. 303-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 25).
RESOLUTION NO. 304-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 26).
RESOLUTION NO. 305-2000
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See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Transfer of Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 27).
RESOLUTION NO. 306-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 28).
RESOLUTION NO. 307-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Receipt of Unanticipated Funds (OMB Schedule Item Number 29).
RESOLUTION NO. 308-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement, Contract Number
OllIM-14-11-54-15-022 between Monroe County and the Department of Community Affairs for
the obligation of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds for the Old Courthouse Shuttering
Project.
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Board granted approval of disposition of inventory items for the month of August, 2000.
Said list is incorporated herein by reference.
COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Board granted approval of Mayor Freeman's re-appointment of Denise Werling to the
Planning Commission with term to expire September, 2002.
Board granted approval of Mayor Freeman's re-appointment of Jeanne Trubey to the
Library Advisory Board with term to expire October 1, 2004.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Harvey's re-appointment of David Sullins
Stuart, III to serve on the Monroe County Planning Commission with term to expire September,
2002.
Board granted approval of Commissioner Harvey's re-appointment of Sylvia Barrett to
serve on the Monroe County Library Advisory Board with term to expire October 1, 2004.
__ Board granted approval of Commissioner Reich's re-appointment ofP. Morgan Hill to the
Planning Commission for a two year term.
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COUNTY CLERK
FINES AND FORFEITURES
Board approved the following Fine and Forfeiture Expenditures:
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Court Reporter Services, All Keys Reporting, in the amount of$512.25~ Amy Landry, in
the amount of$30.00~ Associated Court Reporters, in the amount of$1,167.30~ Florida Keys
Reporting Inc., in the amount of$97.50~ Martin B. Leshaw, in the amount of$138.00~ Midtown
Reporting Service, in the amount of$139.20~ Owen Associates, in the amount of$216.00~ Robin
Milliken, in the amount of$51.00~ Suzanne Ex, in the amount of$90.00~ Vicki Lynn Doty, in the
amount of$435.00~ Wendy L. McGarry, in the amount of$622.75. Competency Evaluation,
Care Center for Mental Health, in the amount of$350.00~ Fredrick L. Covan PHD, in the amount
of$350.00~ Iames W. Holbrook ED D, in the amount of $700.00. Court Interpreter, Alex Diaz,
in the amount of$290.00~ Anna M. Stults, in the amount of$145.00~ Christelle Orr, in the
amount of$25.00~ Estrella Garcia, in the amount of$397.50~ Grace Krulasik, in the amount of
$30.00~ Heidi D'Alquen, in the amount of$75.00~ Jenine Ouillette, in the amount of25.00~ Mario
Baldatti, in the amount of$25.00~ Mary Lou Waas, in the amount of$395.00~ Mayda Maloney, in
the amount of$186.00~ Sergio Alvarez, in the amount of$105.00~ William G. Waddell, in the
amount of $695.00. Witness Coordination, Witness Payroll, in the amount of$260.00~ Witness
Travel & Per Diem, in the amount of$6,169.98. Court Appointed Attorney Fees-Conflict,
Christopher Meyer, in the amount of$3,390.00~ David Spitznagel, in the amount of$600.00~
William Kuypers, in the amount of$140.40. Expert Witness Fees, in the amount of$O.OO~ Other
Services Circuit, Ionathan Balcher, in the amount of$283.40~ Patricia Docherty, in the amount
of$31.00. Miscellaneous Expenses, State of Florida, in the amount of$264.75.
WARRANTS
Board approved the following Warrants (#034287-035318):
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General Fund (001), in the amount of$I,481,611.56~ Sup to General Revenue (002),
in the amount of$49,233.64~ Affordable Housing Project (100), in the amount of$13,292.06~
Fine & Forfeiture Fund (101), in the amount of$2,672,074.85~ Road & Bridge Fund (102), in
the amount of$81,766.39~ Law Library Fund (103), in the amount of$934.25~ TDC District
Two Penny (115), in the amount of$160,426.86~ TDC Admin & Promo 2 Cent (116), in the
amount of$285,156.27. TDC District 1,3 Cent (117), in the amount of$184,914.57~ TDC
District 2, 3 Cent (118), in the amount of$5,285.59~ TDe District 3, 3 Cent (119), in the
amount of$28,615.27~ TDC District 4, 3 Cent (120), in the amount of$15,943.56~ TDC
District 5, 3 Cent (121), in the amount of$15,683.23~ Gov Fund Type Grants (125), in the
amount of$952,406.15~ Impact Fees Roadways (130), in the amount of$O.OO~ Impact Fees
Parks & Rec (131), in the amount of$O.OO~ Impact Fees Libraries (132), in the amount of
$O.OO~ Impact Fees Solid Waste (133), in the amount of$O.OO~ Impact Fees Police Fac (134),
in the amount of$O.OO~ Impact Fees Fire and EMS (135), in the amount of$O.OO~ Fire & Amb
Dist 1 L & M Keys (141), in the amount of$70,311.32~ Translator System Svc Dist (142), in
the amount of$335.36~ Upper Keys Health Care (144), in the amount of$13,292.57~ Fire &
Amb Dist 6 Key Largo (146), in the amount of$14,504.58~ Union Sac Dits Parks & Rec
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(147), in the amount of$31,072.27; Plan, Build, Zoning (148), in the amount of$60,587.68;
911 Enhancement Fee (150), in the amount of $2,702.02; Duck Key Security (152), in the
amount of$4,328.23; Local Housing Assistance (153), in the amount of$8,768.00; Boating
Improvement Fund (157), in the amount of$16,763.92; Misc Special Revenue Fund (158), in
the amount of $0.00; FI Keys Marine Marathon (159), in the amount of$529.85; 1 Cent Infra
Surtax (304), in the amount of$735,351.22; Clerks Rev Note, Capital (306), in the amount of
$22,750.00; Card Sound Bridge (401), in the amount of$6,758.31; Marathon Airport (403),
in the amount of$31,922.42; Key West IntI Airport (404), in the amount of $257,761.46; MSD
Solid Waste (414), in the amount of$367,500.08; Worker's Compensation (501), in the
amount of$6,316.23; Group Insurance Fund (502), in the amount of$138,064.13; Risk
Management Fund (503), in the amount of$31,174.51; Fleet Management Fund (504), in the
amount of$62,328.03;. Law Enforcement Trust Fund (600), in the amount of$O.OO.
Board granted official approval of the Board of County Commissioner's minutes from the
Regular Meetings of June 14 & 15, 2000, and Special Meeting of June 28, 2000.
Board granted approval of the following Summary of Tourist Development Council
expenditures for the month of July, 2000:
Advertising, in the amount of $948, 152.40; Chamber Payments, in the amount of
$66,749.98; Events, in the amount of$40,326.28; Office Supplies & Oper Costs, in the amount
of$41,339.47; Public Relations, in the amount of $42,867.29; Sales & Marketing, in the
amount of $59,290.44 Telephone & Utilities, in the amount of$15,959.51; Travel, in the
amount of$3,558.43.
Board accepted submission of the document entitled Monroe County, Florida Individual
Constitutional Officers and Dependent District Statements, dated September 30, 1999, prepared
by the Office of Kemp & Green, P.A Certified Public Accountants.
Board accepted submission of the document entitled Monroe County, Florida Board of
County Commissioners Financial Statementsfor the Year Ended September 30, 1999, prepared
by the Office of Kemp & Green, P.A Certified Public Accountants.
Board granted approval to renew the Agreement between Monroe County and Kemp &
Green, P.A Certified Public Accountants.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Board granted approval to advertise an Ordinance establishing a Municipal Service Taxing
Unit for Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement Services in the unincorporated area of Monroe
County, Florida (the District); defining Local Road Patrol Law Enforcement Services; providing
that the municipalities of Key Colony Beach, Layton, Islamorada, Marathon, Key West, and any
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Governing Board is the Board of County Commissioners unless the municipalities elect to join in
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which case municipal representation on the Governing Boards is authorized; providing for District
duties and powers including the power to levy ad valorem taxes within the limits established by
law on all real and personal property within the district, including participating municipalities, for
law enforcement purposes; providing for severability; providing for the repeal of all Ordinances
inconsistent herewith; providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances;
and providing an effective date.
Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to the BellSouth
Emergency 911 service and equipment contract between Monroe County and BellSouth as
revised:
Number 3. The County further agrees that BellSouth is entitled to monthly payments in
the amount of$23,593.00 for each month of 1999 beginning with the effective date of the June
1999 contract until the effective date of this amcndmcnt January 1. 2000 at which time the
monthly amount due BellSouth is the amount set forth in paragraph 2 of this amendment.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Sandy Higgs, Community Outreach Director; Mark L. Szurek, PhD, Executive Director of
the Rural Health Network of Monroe County Florida, Inc.; and Michael Cunningham Primary
Care Director made a presentation to the Board concerning a request for funding to purchase a
second medically equipped mobile vehicle to address the primary care health needs of minorities
with low incomes who are uninsured and/or who are homeless within this County. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval in the amount of $25,000 to fund the purchase of a second medically equipped
mobile vehicle for the Rural Heath Network of Monroe County Florida Inc. Mr. Roberts
addressed the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
DISTRICT #1
LOWER AND MIDDLE KEYS FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors for District # 1 Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance
District convened. Present and answering to roll call were Mayor Shirley Freeman,
Commissioner Neugent, Commissioner Nora Williams, and Chairperson Yvonne Harper
Public Safety Director, Reggie Paros addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Mayor Freeman granting approval and authorizing
execution of a Contract between Monroe County and Advanced Data Processing, Inc. for Rescue
_ Ambulance Billing & Related Professional Services. Roll call vote was unanimous.
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Mr. Paros addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting conceptual approval of certain issues
to be included within the Interlocal Agreement between Monroe County, the Lower and Middle
Keys Fire and Ambulance District and the City of Marathon, Roll call vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent
granting conceptual approval of certain issues to be included within the Interlocal Agreement
between Monroe County, the Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District and the City
of Marathon. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Board of Governors of District #1
Lower and Middle Keys Fire and Ambulance District adjourned,
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened with all Commissioners present.
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COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS
Robert Kilmoyer, representing Venture Out at Cudjoe Key addressed the Board. Motion
was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the
following Resolution designating that portion of Spanish Main Drive adjacent to Venture Out on
Cudjoe Key, Florida as appropriate for golf cart use.
RESOLUTION NO. 309-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
James Malloch, Acting Director of Solid Waste Management addressed the Board, After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting permission to negotiate a price and sell to Waste Management, Inc. ninety 96 gallon
roll-out carts. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Malloch addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Commissioner Harvey granting approval to advertise for services for ground water
and surface water sampling and analysis at the Key Largo, Long Key and Cudjoe Key Landfills.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval of excess renewal premium for the workers' compensation program, with
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Arthur 1. Gallagher & Co., in the amount of$104,930.00 for the period 10/1/2000 through
10/1/2001. Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Williams acknowledged Karen Tiedemann in the audience who is the new
President for the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce.
Carlos Zarate, Senior Director- Facilities Maintenance addressed the Board concerning
approval to award bid and enter into a contract with Temptrol NC, Inc. for the central air
conditioning maintenance and repair for the Upper Keys Facilities, in an amount not to exceed
$20,000 per year. The Board continued the item to tomorrow's meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded Commissioner Harvey
granting approval of the monthly report on Change Orders reviewed by the County Administrator.
Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
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Mr. Paros addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of a request received from
the City of Key West to utilize EMS County Award Grant Funds for the purpose of paramedic
training, in the total amount of$10,800 and that a letter be sent to all municipalities in Monroe
County advising same. Motion carried unanimously.
Alan Gabriel, representing Nextel Communications addressed the Board.
Communications Director, Norm Legget; Mr. Roberts, Office of Management & Budget
Director, Sheila Barker and Clerk of Court, Danny L. Kolhage also addressed the Board. After
discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Harvey and seconded by Commissioner Williams
granting approval to advertise a Request for Proposals (RFP) concerning capital improvements to
and the utilization of Monroe County's communications towers and facilities at Key Largo,
Islamorada, Grassy Key, Marathon and West Summerland Key. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Harvey Yes
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich No
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
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MONROE COUNTY JUDICIAL SERVICES
Director of Family Court Services, Mary Vandenbrook addressed the Board concerning
approval to enter into a lease with Southernmost Limited for the entire first floor of the office
building located at 1315 Whitehead Street beginning 9/15/00 for Pretrial Services, Drug Court
and Information Systems. Mr. Zarate and Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. After discussion,
motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich to table the
item. Roll call vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 13.5-5
(d); Monroe County Code, in order to amend the park hours of Friendship Park; Providing for
Severability; Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances; and Providing an effective date.
There was no public input. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by
Commissioner Williams to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 040-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
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A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section
2-1.1 (a), Monroe County Code, in order to provide that the Hearing Officer may have served as
Counsel to the Planning Commission; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 041-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance amending Section 13.5-5,
Monroe County Code in order to delete the Parks in the municipality of Islamorada, Village of
Islands from the Monroe County Code; Providing for Severability; Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances; and Providing an effective date. There was no public input. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to adopt the following Ordinance.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 042-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
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See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance abolishing the Division of
Solid Waste Management and assigning its duties and functions to the Division of Public Works
and combining the Departments of Human Resources and Office of Management and Budget into
a new Department of Administrative Services in the Division of Management Services~ Providing
for Severability~ Providing for the repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith~ Providing for
incorporation into the Monroe County Code of Ordinances~ and Providing an effective date. The
Board accepted public input with the following individual addressing the Board. Ted Carter,
Owner of Keys Sanitary Service. Providing for Severability~ Providing for the repeal of all
Ordinances inconsistent herewith~ Providing for incorporation into the Monroe County Code of
Ordinances~ and Providing an effective date. Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and
seconded by Commissioner Neugent to adopt the following Ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 043-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution evidencing the Board's
approval ofa Recommended Beneficial Use Determination promulgated by the Special Master, In
Re: The application of Joseph J. Oliveros. The Board accepted public input with the following
individuals addressing the Board: Joseph 1. Oliveros and Hal Fried, Agent. Mr. Hendrick and
Growth Management Director Tim McGarry addressed the Board. After discussion, motion was
made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Reich to adopt the following
Resolution, as revised by the County Attorney. Said Revision as follows:
Page 3 1. The applicant shall be permitted to place one recreational vehicle 6n this
16t, Stibject apply for construction of a single-family residence on the property under the County's
Rate of Growth Ordinance (ROGO), while Monroe County Growth Management Division
processes a Land Use Map Amendment to allow such use.
Page 4 3. The subject property and proposed (RV) (SFR) shall be required to meet
all other provisions of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations.
Page 4 4. The applieant agreeg that he ghall remewe gaid recreational ....ehide whenlif
the l:6nirtg aRa laRd use map ehangeslamcfldmcftts are approvcd both by thc COWRY and the State.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 310-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution renouncing and
- disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to a portion of Village Avenue, South
Creek Village, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida. The Board accepted public input with the
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following individual addressing the Board: Talmedge Johnson. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Williams to adopt the following Resolution.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 311-2000
See Res. Book No. 145, which is incorporated herein by reference.
MISCELLANEOUS BULK APPROVALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Neugent to
reopen the Agenda to hear Agenda item C-15 concerning approval to award bid and enter into a
contract with Temptrol NC, Inc. for the central air conditioning maintenance and repair for the
Upper Keys Facilities, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per year. Motion was made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Williams to award bid to the 2nd bidder
Houston Air, Inc. After consideration, the motion was withdrawn.. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Reich and seconded by Commissioner Williams to table the item. Roll call vote
was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Reich
Commissioner Williams
Mayor Freeman
Motion carried.
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Roberts discussed status of a Grant Application appeal concerning the Gato Building
in Key West.
County Attorney James T. Hendrick excused himself from the remainder of the meeting
and was replaced by Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas,
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board concerning the consideration of a request from the
League of Women Voters of the Florida Keys to waive fees for usage of County meeting room
and Channel 16 for upcoming candidate forums. After discussion, motion was made by
Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Harvey to make the League of Women
Voters of the Florida Keys host of the sole political forum on Channel 16 as a public service to
Monroe County and waiving fees. Roll call vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Reich
Yes
Yes
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Commissioner Williams
Mayor Freeman
Yes
Yes
Motion carried.
Mr. Roberts addressed the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Neugent and
seconded by Mayor Freeman granting approval to advertise an Ordinance creating the
Department of Technical Services and deleting the Department of Marine Resources assigning its
duties and functions as a unit under the Planning Department. Roll call vote was taken with the
following results:
Commissioner Harvey No
Commissioner Neugent Yes
Commissioner Reich Yes
Commissioner Williams Yes
Mayor Freeman Yes
Motion carried.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Assistant County Attorney Karen Cabanas addressed the Board. Motion was made by
Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Neugent granting approval of proposed
settlement agreement reached pursuant to mediation in Royal Plum Condominium Association v.
Marathon Garbage Service and Municipal Service District, Case No. 99-10039-CA-18. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of an Ordinance approving the request
filed by the Planning Department to amend the Monroe County Land Development Regulations,
Section 9.5-4. Definitions; Section 9.5-241. Offshore Island District; Section 9.5-242.5 Improved
Subdivision-Tourist Housing; and Section 9.5-534 Vacation Rental Uses. These changes clarifY
where and how vacation rentals may be permitted, require a licensed vacation rental manager for
each unit and provide for enhanced enforcement. and Providing for Severability; Providing for the
repeal of all Ordinances inconsistent herewith; Providing for incorporation into the Monroe
County Code; and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance
to the Florida Department of Community Affairs. The Board accepted public input with the
following individual addressing the Board: Barry Patterson, Motion was made by Commissioner
Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams to adopt the following Ordinance. Roll call
vote was taken with the following results:
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Commissioner Harvey Yes
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Commissioner Neugent
Commissioner Reich
Commissioner Williams
Mayor Freeman
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Motion carried
ORDINANCE NO. 044-2000
See Ordinance Book No. 54 incorporated herein by reference
A Public Hearing was held concerning adoption of a Resolution transmitting to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs the request by the Planning Department and Environmental
Resources Department to amend the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan adding a
Livable CommuniKeys Element including Principles for the development of Local Community
Plans. Planning Director, Marlene Conaway addressed the Board. The Board accepted public
input with the following individual addressing the Board: Jill Patterson. After discussion, motion
was made by Commissioner Neugent and seconded by Commissioner Williams to continue to
tomorrow's meeting (08-17-00). Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned.
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Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk
and ex-officio Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners
Monroe County, Florida
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Isabel C. DeSantis
Deputy Clerk
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